How Do We Create A "Green" Wedding?

With all of the talk today of global warming and environmental impact the question looms: "How do we create a 'green' wedding? How do we put together a ceremony and celebration that will linger in our memories but leave little to no impact on the environment?

The answer, whether we like it or not, is simplicity. Create a simple wedding with your own personal touch to make your wedding memorable rather than trying to out stage last year's big wedding productions. - and besides for potential protection to the environment, a simple 'green' wedding can save you lots of money! The reason for this, as you will see, is that a green wedding is concerned with what's good for the community and environment rather than with keeping up with the Jones' - whoever they are.

There is no way to cover every possible situation but consider these three possible scenario's set in the urban, suburban, and rural settings as inspiration for your green wedding:

Urban Setting for Your Green Wedding:

Plan a period themed wedding from your own city's history. For example, 19th century wedding theme. Design your dress based around the theme - not a problem, wedding dresses are special order anyway - and remember, you don't have to choose to emulate the rich of that period, just something representative or suggestive of the period. Choose a local hall with lots of windows within walking distance of your borough or neighborhood to ... more